Scharlotte

The name Scharlotte is a historically grown, Germanized variant of Charlotte. It has its roots in the Old High German name Karl.

What does the name Scharlotte mean?

Scharlotte is an old Germanized form of Charlotte and is derived from the Old High German name Karl, or its feminine derivative Karla. The name means 'the Free One'. The spelling Scharlotte has its origins in East Prussia, where it was already common in the 18th century. However, this form is hardly used in today's German-speaking regions. In the USA, it can occasionally be found as a variant of the English form Charlotte. Among the popular alternatives to Scharlotte or Charlotte are Carlota, Carlotta, Charlot, Charlott, Charlotta, as well as Karlotta and various short forms like Lotta, Lotte, Lotti, and Lottie.

Where does the name Scharlotte come from?

The name Scharlotte is a variant of Charlotte, which in turn is a feminine pet form of the English and French name Charles. Scharlotte also has its origins in the Old High German name Karl, which likely goes back to the Proto-Germanic word karaz (man) and its pet form karlaz (young, little man). In its further development, karal means man, husband, or beloved. In Middle Low German, the term 'Kerl' was used as a medieval designation for 'free citizen' or 'free man'. Therefore, all first names derived from Carl or Karl are often translated with 'the Free One'. Old High German.

How do you pronounce Scharlotte?

Schar-lot-te

When is the name day of Scharlotte?

The name day of Scharlotte is celebrated on July 17.

Popularity

Scharlotte is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2012, it ranked 3,656th on the list of the most common female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name Scharlotte was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has been named that way.

Nicknames & pet names

Charlchen / Lotta / Lottchen / Lotte / Lotti

Famous people

• Charlotte Lindholm (actress)